Divisional Finance Director EE
Location: ZA, GT, Denver

Company profile:
Smilers Selection has been INTRODUCING TALENT TO OPPORTUNITY since 1979.  We are a team of four consultants, three placing permanent staff and one placing flexible staff.  Our consultants are assisted by two support staff members.  We are proud of the fact that our four consultants have over 72 years combined, unbroken recruitment service!At least 30% of our client base have been loyal clients since our inception in 1979.  Our Managing Partner is a founder member of APSO (Federation of African Personnel Services Organisations) and our consultants have served on the Western Cape APSO Committee. Our symbol is Bastet, who was honoured in Ancient Egypt as a daughter of the sun god, associated with motherhood and was appealed to as a gentle protector.  At Smilers we look after people and so the eternal cat is the perfect symbol for us.SpecialtiesRecruitment &amp; Selection - Permanent &amp; Flexible, Skills Assessments, Background Checks, Workplace Wellness, Career Counselling &amp; Guidance.

Job description:
National production giant offers exciting career opportunity!Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a newly created position of Divisional Finance Director.  Reporting directly to the Divisional Managing Director of the Flexibles Division with dotted line responsibility to the Group Finance Director, this key role calls for strong, hands on leadership.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRoll out and monitor a successful implementation of the Division's financial strategy and plans in accordance with Group policy, directives and best operating practiceOrganise and build the appropriate functional capacity in the DivisionStrong oversight of working capital management within the DivisionCoach and assist the Divisional management team in understanding and interpreting financial-related informationPresentation of on time and accurate financial information as required by the GroupProviding a supervisory role to financial managers in the Division to ensure accurate information is presented on timeEnsuring conformance to all reporting, accounting and audit requirements imposed by the regulatory bodies, Head Office and the Group's Audit and Risk CommitteesPreparation and presentation of financial budgets, financial plans and capital applications for approvalIdentification and reporting of any irregularities regarding lack of compliance and non-adherence to financial systems and processesImplementation of the Group comprehensive risk management system in the DivisionsProviding general capacity building and education on financial management matters to improve financial management literacy within the Division   

Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEIdeally CA(SA) or CMA with 5+ years post article experienceSolid experience in manufacturing and therefore cost accounting is essentialA good understanding and implementation of International Financial StandardsA solid understanding of ERP SystemsA good understanding of reporting systemsKnowledge of South African taxationAdvanced computer skills (e.g. MS Office, Syspro (preferable) and BI Tools) PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES, BEHAVIOURS AND ATTITUTESStrong, proven leadership skillsAbility to think strategically and translate strategy into operational plansAbility to work at all levels across the organisationExcellent analytical, organisational and management skillsConflict resolution and above average negotiation skillsA self-starter with high levels of energy and driveAbility to travel within SA (Durban, Cape Town)Calm and positive under pressureHigh levels of candour, advocacy, integrity and ethics

Benefits:
R1 Million TCTC annual package (including incentives)